Inflammation Key Driver for Osteoarthritis

Scientists have known for decades that inflammation is the underlying cause of several types of arthritis, especially rheumatoid arthritis.

However, Stanford University scientists recently found that inflammation also causes osteoarthritis –the most common form of arthritis that’s typically thought to be the result of “wear and tear” on the joints.

This discovery is important because inflammation is highly modifiable by diet and lifestyle factors. The scientists hope that by reducing inflammation by natural means, some of the more than 25-million adults with osteoarthritis can get on their feet faster.

Using natural methods to fight arthritis of course take billions out of the pharma pockets, one must wonder if that’s the reason why it has taken so long for the medical system to catch on.